EBU Cancels November Vote on ESC Exclusion of Israel

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"In light of the recent developments in the Middle East, the board agrees that there is a clear need for an open and personal discussion among the members regarding the question of participation in the...weiterlesen »

Unknown Person Damaged Cars in Lower Austria with Pumpkins

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Rear and windshields were partially destroyed by the pumpkins in the district of Bruck a. d. Leitha, and there was also damage to the bodies, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate on Monday....weiterlesen »

Twelve-Child Family in Vienna Sparks New Social Welfare Debate

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The discussion about the reform of social assistance gained new momentum on Monday after a "Krone" report about another individual case of a large family. Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) told...weiterlesen »

21 Crime Scenes, 78,000 Euro Damage: Sprayer Gang Caused Havoc in Lower Austria

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A group of graffiti artists has caused 78,000 euros in damage since the beginning of the year through graffiti in the Weinviertel districts of Mistelbach and Gänserndorf. A 19-year-old was identified and...weiterlesen »

Municipal Council Election in St. Pölten on January 25

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A spokesperson explained upon request that the invitation to the city senate was sent to the factions on October 20. The election date for the municipal council election in St. Pölten is based on a proposal...weiterlesen »

Senior Council with Demand for Fair Pensions

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According to Presidents Birgit Gerstorfer (SPÖ) and Ingrid Korosec (ÖVP), the older generation is ready to contribute to budget consolidation. However, this must be done fairly, they emphasized at the...weiterlesen »

Reform Partnership: NEOS for Municipal Mergers

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In light of financial constraints in the municipalities, more options for action should be created without introducing new taxes, emphasized NEOS representatives Gertraud Auinger-Oberzaucher and Birgit...weiterlesen »

Headwinds for New Rent Price and Housing Package

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The new rent price and housing package includes the value protection of rental contracts and a limitation on rent increases. The draft law proposes that fixed-term rental contracts should last at least...weiterlesen »

First Large Family with Twelve Children Receives Vienna Social Assistance

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Following a similar case in the spring – at that time, a Syrian family with eleven children received more than 9,000 euros in social assistance – this current case is also sparking political debates and...weiterlesen »

Teacher Representatives Criticized Plans for Headscarf Ban

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The SPÖ teacher representatives criticize that the justification for the ban in the draft law, citing the welfare of the child, represents a "gross misjudgment" as long as other important issues are not...weiterlesen »

"Circulär Vienna": Strategy for Circular Economy Established

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At Vienna's City Hall, there is a determination to combat waste and promote resource conservation at all levels. The focus is on recycling. The areas where action is to be taken have now been outlined...weiterlesen »

Major Fire in Lower Austria: Fire Departments in Action for Hours

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Up to 170 firefighters were deployed on Sunday afternoon to combat a residential house fire in Schönau a. d. Triesting in the Baden district. According to the district command, the firefighting operation...weiterlesen »

U5 Construction: Where in Vienna Is It Worth Investing in Property Now?

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Those looking to invest in real estate that is expected to experience significant long-term price increases should consider the areas around the new U5 line. Due to the resulting good public transport...weiterlesen »

Positive Results for the Youth Crime Task Force

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From March 2024 to the end of September 2025, according to the ministry's information on Sunday, 10,574 reports were filed, of which 2,687 cases involved minors. In 1,315 cases, including 136 minors, arrests...weiterlesen »

Fatal Work Accident in Sawmill in Lower Austria

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The emergency services were alerted shortly after 1:00 p.m. However, any help came too late for the man from the Scheibbs district. The course of the accident was initially unknown. Investigations are...weiterlesen »

Suspected Murderer from Sweden Arrested in Vienna

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In collaboration with the homicide investigation unit in Gothenburg, investigators from the Federal Criminal Police Office's (BK) fugitive search and the Special Units Directorate (DSE) managed to locate,...weiterlesen »

"12 Hours LiDo": Vienna City Hiking Day in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt

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Under the motto "12 Hours LiDo," the city of Vienna is organizing an urban city hiking day on October 18, dedicated to walking. The route covers around 50 kilometers along the district borders of Floridsdorf...weiterlesen »

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